Leh And Beyond: A Journey Through Sham Valley And Nubra

Upon arrival at the Kushok Bakula airport in Leh which is situated at 3500m altitude, transfer to your Sham Valley. Today we will rest and enjoy the beautiful property by reading books and listening to birds chirping around our surroundings. Overnight stay in Uleytokpo or Alchi Village

After breakfast drive to the Monasteries of the Sham Valley, Alhi and Rizong Gompa. Later transfer to Ayran Valley and stay at one of the beautiful Homestays of Gharkhon. Overnight stay in Gharkhon

After a beautiful walk around the village and sumptuous breakfasts. This beautiful stretch will give you a relaxed drive with lots of changes in tribes of people. We cross several villages where we will encounter a Gaint Buddha statue on the rock sculpted during the Ashoka or Kanishka time, which is a Gandhara style of art. Overnight stay in Kargil.

Enjoy the scenic breathtaking drive from Kargil via Trespon Village till Kartse Khar – Again a living example of the Gandhara period statue of Maitreya Buddha. Further drive few kms to catch a mesmerizing glimpse of the Pinnacle Peaks and the Nun Run Peaks. Later have a curated lunch experience on the outdoors of the beautiful Suru Valley on your way back to Kargil. Overnight stay in Kargil.

Today visit Hunderman which is one of the northernmost villages in India and is situated in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is located 10 km from Kargil, the district headquarters, and is on the banks of the Drass River. Later drive further to visit the Drass War memorial. The Kargil War Memorial, also known as the Dras War Memorial, is a war memorial built by the Indian Army in the town of Dras. Overnight stay in Kargil.

After breakfast, start driving towards Leh. On the way stop for a quick visit to the Lamayuru monastery. Lamayuru is known for its unique landscape that resembles the moon. Continue with your journey en route to Basgo Fort – A Unesco world heritage site also the Palace of the Namgyal dynasty, drive and stop at the Magnetic hill to marvel at the amazing natural wonder. On arrival in Leh, visit the Hall of Fame Museum a war memorial by the Indian Army. Later we can visit another important monastery of Gelugspa (yellow sect) which is the Spituk monastery. Overnight stay in Leh.

After an early breakfast, drive to beautiful Nubra valley via Khardungla (Highest Motor-able road in the World, 18,380 ft) with the zig zag trail continues and drives till Hundar village. On arrival check in Hotel or camp. In the afternoon enjoy the beauty of the dune and double hump camel ride. Overnight at Camp or Hotel. Overnight stay in Nubra.

Today, we get up early morning visit to Diskit monastery, and have a wonderful view of Nubra Valley. Later drive to Pangong Lake via Shayok. The lake is another amazing creation of Mother Nature, where we find a massive lake at an altitude of 13000 ft above sea level. Enjoy the turquoise color panoramic lake and the magnificent mountains and landscapes which will leave you awestruck. Overnight stay in Pangong.

After a late breakfast, stroll in and around the lake and watch Mother Nature soothe you. Later drive back to Leh by visiting Thiksey monasteries and Shey Palace. Overnight Hotel.

After an early breakfast, depart to the airport for an onward flight.